‘It’s Never Too Late’ To Learn

Blue Ridge Joins National Push To Arm Dislocated Workers With New Skills

Posted: August 1, 2012

Jacob Helmeczi, a newly hired adult career coach at Blue Ridge Community College, helps Krista Wood, 19, of Crimora decide on Tuesday what kind of career choice would suit her. Helmeczi’s position is funded by a federal grant to help get “economically dislocated” workers back on the job. (Photos by Nikki Fox / DN-R)
Helmeczi and Coordinator of Career Services Jenny Harvey (center) discuss potential career paths with BRCC student Karmen Eby, 29, of Harrisonburg.

HARRISONBURG — Two newly hired employees in Blue Ridge Community College’s Career Services office are believers in the adage, “it’s never too late to start.”

Whether beginning a new...



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